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What is Exile about?

Exile is a British psychological thriller television series created by Paul Abbott and Danny Brocklehurst for BBC One. The three-part serial stars John Simm as London journalist Tom Ronstadt, whose world falls apart as a result of his own actions. Upon returning to his Lancashire hometown after 18 years, he finds his father, Sam, in the grips of Alzheimer's disease. During the course of the series, Tom begins to unravel the mystery of his childhood that drove him away many years earlier. Trying to extract information from Sam causes Tom to grow frustrated with his father's inability to remember. Tom continues on his quest for the truth, unaware he is unearthing a devastating crime that will reveal unimaginable secrets. The series received varying reviews, with praise for the script and performances but criticism for the clichés. Simm received a BAFTA nomination for his lead role, as did director John Alexander.

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S1 · Episode 3 — Episode 3 · 2011-05-03

A shock revelation leads Nancy to help with Tom's search for answers. But the truth of what Sam has been hiding for all these years will change both of them forever.

Genres: Mystery, Drama
First aired: 2011-05-01
Rating: ★ 7.2 / 10

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John Simm Tom Ronstadt
Jim Broadbent Sam Ronstadt
Olivia Colman Nancy Ronstadt
Nico Mirallegro Teenage Tom Ronstadt
Claire Goose Mandy
Daryl Fishwick Wendy

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